THE SON OF THE MAN FROM UNCLE RHODRI TALFAN DAVIES rocketed through the ranks of BBC Wales to become its director at the age of 40. Would he have done it without the mighty patronage of the Talfan Davies clan? Photo: BBC Wales

The son of Geraint Talfan Davies, he was carefully groomed to take over the Corporation.

He was appointed despite never having made a television programme in Wales.

In The Name Of The Father? examines the rise of Menna Richards who was the boss of ITV Wales when she took over BBC Wales from her mentor Geraint Talfan Davies in 2000.

One of those who became prosperous in Menna Richards’ reign at the Corporation was her sister.

Her company prospered by making programmes for BBC Wales.

More articles are in the pipeline.

Patronage also dominates other areas of broadcasting.

Rhodri Williams, current Wales Director of the broadcasting watchdog Ofcom, has friends in high places.

These were powerful enough to get a critical Rebecca documentary called Hidden Agenda taken down.

It contained an explosive interview with Williams’ former boss, Ron Jones of the independent production company Tinopolis.